asbestos cement siding
This is a common siding material and does not pose a hazard unless it is cut with saws, sanded or broken into small pieces. Asbestos content is no...
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over 8 years by tomh
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rats
Thanks guys. We had the Clark (we need you) guy pay us a visit, and for an exorbitant sum, he set the same traps I could have bought for $10. But...
over 8 years by tomh
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RATS!
I have a rodent problem in the crawlspace. Worse, they have gnawed holes in the tailpieces of 2-tubs, a sink and a built in vacuum. The holes are ...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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new home inspection
I think K2 pretty well covered it. Your rights to access the property should be spelled out in the purchase contract. Often, builders have agents ...
over 8 years by tomh
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Adding cape roof
The addition of the increased roof pitch to add a second floor is a big project. Not only will you be adding the roof and rafters, but adequate s...
over 8 years by tomh
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welcome aboard
Looking forward to your continued good advice.
over 8 years by tomh
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linoleum gunk
First, that linoleum is most likely an asphalt (asbestos) tile, and the tile and mastic probably contain some asbestos. Not to worry, because it ...
over 8 years by tomh
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drawing plans
K2, the program I use for laying out floor plans and even fairly complicated construction drawings is Visio Pro. It also serves for a lot of other...
over 8 years by tomh
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nail gun for a gift
From your description, the finish nailer combo will be best. Nail guns have specific uses and you have to have one specific to the work you plan t...
over 8 years by tomh
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widows walk - portico
I'm pretty sure what you are describing is more accurately called a portico. These can be roofed with a gable, hip or flat roof. Lots of examples ...
over 8 years by tomh
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Save money - use a plumber
Sounds like an oxymoron: Save money, use a plumber. But sure looks true in this case. Thanks Lonnie for pointing out how experience can save a lo...
over 8 years by tomh
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floor tile
Vinyl asbestos floor tile was manufactured into the early 1980s. The tile presents no hazard unless it is severely broken, sanded or treated in so...
over 8 years by tomh
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addition plumbing issues
The difficulty of adding plumbing is one of the reasons that additions of baths or kitchens can be the most expensive types of additions. Its impo...
over 8 years by tomh
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after-thought
A small 1/2 inch hole in the first floor ceiling near the wall is adequate to inspect whether insulation is present. Just use a coat hanger or oth...
over 8 years by tomh
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rim joist insulation
Thanks for checking back. I'm alway curious how these problems pan-out. Caulking behind the base molding on the second floor is a real band-aid a...
over 8 years by tomh
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Engineered floors
An engineered wood floor is a versitile surface that can be laied on many different surfaces and in any direction relative to floor joists. the pr...
over 8 years by tomh
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minor surface mold
Sorry I missed your post. It has been some time ago you posted. Anyway, clean the wall with a disinfecting solution 1-part bleach to 9 parts water....
over 8 years by tomh
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dome construction
In theory a dome is economical because it uses the fewest materials to enclose the greatest square footage. Basic geometry suggests, a sphere has ...
over 8 years by tomh
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radius corner painting
First, do not use silicone caulk. It is unpaintable, and will be an eyesore. If you need to form a smooth edge, use a latex paintable caulk. I h...
over 8 years by tomh
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